Sermons on Pagan Holidays:

Ful-Philing Your Commitment Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 12, 2005

Fulfilling/Ful-Philing you commitment to Christ by the example of Philp we can observe at least 3 things. (1)Speak Great Words about Jesus (2)Show a Holy Spirit Witness to those around us. (3)See the Worth of our Work for the Lord. We ought to be doing t

Part three in a series entitled Back to the Future but this is perfectly supported as a stand alone sermon to be preached by itself. Ful-Philing Your Commitment Acts 8:5-8 Let me see the hands of those of you here today… who have commitments to anyone? Do you have any commitments to anyone at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Picky Picky Belief Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006

The religious leaders were selective about which laws to follow and which ones to ignore or defy. We are too. The point of this is to expose our own double-standards and lead us to show mercy to others.

John 19:31-37 – Picky Picky Belief Tonight, in our last message of The Life of Jesus before Resurrection Day, I’d like to point out an interesting characteristic about the religious leaders that really bears hearing. Just to let you know: likely something I say tonight might make you angry. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare The Way!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Nov 26, 2003

John the Baptist came to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. How do we prepare today?

“Prepare The Way!” Luke 1:13-17 November 30, 2003 Now that it is winter here in Nebraska, getting to work in the morning will be a little more difficult for me. More preparation will need be done before I can pull (or skid) into the parking lot here at church. Above and beyond the normal, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Is His Name On Your List

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 16, 2003

A simple sermon that can be used anytime before Christmas with the question of what are you giving God this Christmas.

Is His Name on Your List 12/15/03 Psalm 116:12 The time is almost upon us. We’ve made our list and have checked it twice; and the truth be known, we give whether they are naughty or nice. If you have kids like mine, you’ve had the countdown for many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12

Denomination: *other

Wipe Away The Tears

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 27, 2003

God provides plenty of opportunities to recognize the risen Lord.

Wipe Away the Tears John 20 (Everyone got a small packet of Kleenex on their way in) We have all seen it happen. A child gets separated from her parents. Soon the child panics and wails and weeps. Tears stream down her face. No one can console her. Nothing can stop her tears. Then her parents ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Harvest

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

The sermon focuses upon my expereinces in India

It all began for me last May when God began to direct brochures and flyers about a vision trip to South Asia. Over time God clearly showed me that I was to go, but throughout the months of preparation and even the mission experience itself, one question still seem to haunt me. Why? Why was I going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 18, 2005

What will you do with Jesus?

There has been much debate this year over Christmas. The politically correct, or should I say the politically incorrect has been working overtime in an attempt to remove Christ from Christmas, and any reminder of why we celebrate December 25th. Call it a happy holiday, or a winter break, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Ordinary Child

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2005

Jesus was no ordinary child and so He deserves our worship!

INTRODUCTION • What is today supposed to be about? Is it supposed to be about spending more money than we have and seeing weeks worth of shopping and wrapping get destroyed in 10 minutes of fast and furious gift opening? Is it about the trees and decorations we set up in our homes? Is it about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

Don’t think that being content with your present state means accepting sin, sickness and poverty in your life.

December 1, 2002 Morning Service Text: Hebrews 13:5 Subject: Being Content Title: Don?t Worry ? Be Happy I trust that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Are we ready to move on through the busy holiday season? There was a fourth grade boy who was asked to give a report on Thanksgiving to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Memorial Day For The Trinity

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 22, 2002

WE remember what each person of the Trinity has done for us, drawing comparisons from Memorial Day.

2 Corinthians 13:11-14: MEMORIAL DAY – REMEMBERING THE TRINITY Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Why do we have Memorial Day? What is the point? As Americans, it is good for us to have a holiday that reminds us that the freedoms we enjoy as Americans are freedoms that were earned. On Memorial Day, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"Celebrating The Season Whatever Your Circumstances" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can have the joy of the Lord no matter what our circumstances

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Third Sunday of Advent Joy December 15, 2002 “Celebrating the Season Whatever Your Circumstances” Psalm 126 INTRODUCTION: No Christmas This Year We won’t have a Christmas this year, you say For now the children have all gone away And the house is so lonely, so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Memorial To The Master

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 24, 2010

This Memorial Day message seeks to point out the Christian’s need to remember that Christ paid the ultimate price for our spiritual freedom.

Memorial To The Master Text: Ps. 77:11, 12 Intro: You are no doubt aware that this is Decoration Day (the holiday’s original name)—Memorial Day weekend. To some this holiday may mean nothing more than a three-day weekend away from work. To others who have lost loved ones in battles and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Revealing | We Have Seen His Glory Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 22, 2009

John 1:14c. Jesus reveals the glory of God to us in the following ways...

THE WORD BECAME FLESH | BIBLICAL CHRISTOLOGY FOR CHRISTMAS THE REVEALING – WE HAVE SEEN HIS GLORY JOHN 1:14c [INTRODUCTION] - It has been said, (and I believe, correctly said), that the best of men are men at best. Think about some of the great men and women of history. What names come to mind? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate And Be Glad! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 26, 2009

The second in a Christmas sermon series

Celebrate and be Glad! Text: Luke 2:8-20 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Christmas is a time when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and our text tells us that some of the first people to realize this and celebrate were a group of shepherds outside of the town of Bethlehem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ho, Ho, Ho Merry Christmas!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The final sermon in the 2008 Summer Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘A Baby, A Stable, and A Manger’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1) (Come in with my Irish Christmas Stocking Cap on and hand out candy.) Do you know that as of today it is only 117 days till Christmas? (And only 115 days ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God